India vs Pakistan - "You Come In My Dreams": Wasim Akram Opens Up On Hilarious Chat With Virat Kohli

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram revealed how his chat with Virat Kohli caught the star India batter off guard. Among active cricketers, Kohli's popularity is unparalleled. His tremendous batting skills and exempelary personality has earned him a huge following across the globe. Kohli's always the centre of attention prior to a big game especially a blockbuster encounter like India and Pakistan. The same was the case on Sunday as Kohli was part of a detailed discussion on Star Sports, the official broadcasters of the Asia Cup.

Ahead of the match, legendary pacer Akram revealed the reason behind Kohli getting so much space on the television screen.

Akram revealed his chat with Kohli, saying that the star batter comes in his dreams. He also revealed Kohli's reaction after hearing the same.

"Today I walked past him and told Virat Kohli that you come in my dreams now. He replied saying 'what do you mean Wasim bhai? I told him because I see so much of you all the on the television screen. I just can't get him out of my mind," Akram said on Star Sports ahead of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 clash.

Akram explained that big players like Kohli, and Pakistan captain Babar Azam, are made for the big occasions.

"Virat, Babar, Shaheen and all these match winners, they play this game for these moments - India vs Pakistan. I mean, for Pakistan everybody wants to perform and vice-versa. This is just made or break. Not for guys like Virat Kohli and Babar Azam but for young guys. These games are fun. Yesterday, the whole Colombo was buzzing," he added.

For the second time this Asia Cup, rain played spoilsport in a clash involving traditional rivals India and Pakistan, as the blockbuster Super Four clash at the R Premadasa Stadium